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Mary O.


Dundee, IL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For Special Needs

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Hi, my name is Mary, and in High School, I was involved with in a deaf ministry with special needs. Now in college, for the past 2 years I have been involved in my church's special need ministry called Pathfinders. I believe that each individual is unique and created by God whether they have a condition or not.
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Dalton K.


Dundee, IL

$16-21/hr

Ive Worked With A Variety Of Teens And Young Adults With Different Needs

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I'm very friendly, kind and caring with a wide range of interest. I'm outgoing and personable. I definitely have a caregivers heart :)
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Natalie K.


Dundee, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Natalie I have been working with kids for 5+ years including special needs children. My 4-year-old nephew is my best friend and I helped raise him since birth. I am very laid back and patient. I can help cook, clean, and with anything else you may need!
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Dalton K.


Dundee, IL

$13/hr5 yrs exp

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Currently working as a Teaching Assistant. Experienced with ages 2-18 and special needs/education :) I have open availability to meet your needs. Very kind, caring, energetic and fun. Very active and always coming up with new ideas. Willing to help with housekeeping, E-Learning/home schooling and I'm a great cook. Very flexible...
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Jesseka R.


Dundee, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Respectful, Knowledgable, And Detail Oriented Registered Nurse

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I without a doubt love what I do!! I have been a school RN for the past 10 years. I work with children with varying levels of needs. I have experience with seizure disorders, type 1 diabetes, ADD, ADHD, asthma, food allergies, Fragile-x, and gastric tube feedings to name a few. I just love my kids that I care for, however I do...
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Twyla H.


Dundee, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Background Approved Teaching Assistant Experienced With Youth, Teens And Seniors.

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Mature, college educated individual, 7 plus years working with special needs kids especially ASD verbal and nonverbal. Also great working with seniors and their unique needs.
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Kamila P.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

3.0

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Hi my name is Kamila and I am college student. I am graduating with my nursing degree this May, and am looking for a babysitting job for the summer before I pass my boards! I have experience working with with infants, toddlers, kids with special needs and I am CPR certified. Right now I want to apply as a child care taker for...
3.0
"Kamila seemed nice enough the first time she babysat for us, but it was only for a few hours. She did play some games with the kids and made a light lunch but when she babysat again, the house was a mess! And...

Reviewed by Raquel D.

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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs. Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications: -Currently pursuing B. A. in Elementary and Special Ed. (Dual License) -Teaching assistant/after school care...
5.0
"Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and...

Reviewed by Andy R.

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Candace W.


South Elgin, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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I raised my own children, my son (33) and my daughter (23). Over the past 20 years, I have served as a toddler teacher, and home-daycare provider, and served 4 different families as a nanny for the last decade. I also have experience working with people with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy working with...
5.0
"Candace was the nanny for our 3 year old son from 6/21-9/21. She was wonderful with him. Great outings: libraries, parks, zoos, pumpkin farm, etc. She kept our active boy engaged and busy. Besides taking him to...

Reviewed by Lindsey B.

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Robin F.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With A Smile

5.0

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I've been a stay at home Mom/ Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just turned 20. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...
5.0
"I met Robin during the most difficult time in her life. She was facing the challenges of dealing with her son who was hit by a drunk driver and paralyzed from the neck down. Although she was facing many new...

Reviewed by Luciana S.

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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not...

Reviewed by Barbara Z.

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Juli A.


Barrington, IL

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/CNA Available Now Extra Shifts Tues Thru Friday

3.7

(3)

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Hello, I am a 52-year-young, healthy, energetic, and outgoing Barrington resident searching for a position(s) with kind individual/family that can utilize my positive personality. I am a registered CNA with CPR certified for children, infants and adults with 12+ years of private senior care. I am presently committed to a 24/4...
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Jen F.


Elgin, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Tutor Or Caregiver

5.0

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Hello, I currently teach in a self-contained special education classroom. This is my 8th year of teaching. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with Specialized Endorsements in Special Education and English as a Second Language from National Louis University. I also have a bachelor's degree in Elementary...
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Kimmarie K.


Algonquin, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Mother Of Three Grown Children Would Love To Care For Your Precious Children

5.0

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In home childcare! My home backs up to Neubert Elementary. If you need care, reach out. Let's chat!!!! I am a mother of three grown children. In the past I have nurtured, loved, taught and cared for children in and out of my home. I have experience caring for up to 7 children at a time; from newborns to teenagers. I have also...
5.0
"Ms. Kim worked with my 4 year old daughter on preschool concepts such as reading, writing letters and numbers and on improving her vocabulary by teaching her new words and practicing them with her. She is great...

Reviewed by Tanushree B.

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Mariah T.


Elgin, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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I am great with kids, I am 26 years old, I am very respectful , I am a hard worker, I am also very patient, I am very dependable you can count on me I can cook And clean and read bed time stories to your little ones , I have experience with all different ages and I even have 7 years of experience with the special needs...
5.0
"Mariah is a very dependable person she was always to work on time. Most of the time we would be late and she was very understanding and would stay as late as we needed her to! You can tell she has a heart for...

Reviewed by Javier R.

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Lindsay L.


Elgin, IL

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hello! My name is Lindsay, I am strongly looking to become a nanny, I have quite a bit of experience working with children. I worked at Boys And Girls Club, I've supervised 15 kids at once! I also volunteered at a pre school. You can surely trust me with your babies. My goal is to make a fun and safe space for kids. I love...
5.0
"Lindsay is great with kids . She knows how to handle them and how to treat them and they love her so much back "

Reviewed by Care member

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Jeffery H.


Cary, IL

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Autism Life Coach

5.0

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Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
5.0
"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"

Reviewed by Dawn C.

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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am seeking occasional work in the Lake in the Hills area (within 10-20 miles is ideal). I am fairly flexible with hours but do work varying shifts so please reach out to me to inquire about certain days or times. Unfortunately, I am not accepting recurring jobs at this time. Previously employed as a teaching...
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Samantha S.


Streamwood, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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I worked as a teacher's assistant in every grade K-5 for seven years. During that time I worked with general education students as well as one on one with students with special needs. I have also previously worked as an after school nanny part time. I worked for two different families, each one for a year. Both families had two...
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Kayla B.


Crystal Lake, IL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

I Have 3 Brother All Of Whom Are Special Needs. I Have Worked With The Special Needs Children Around This Area Through NISRA, Sherman Hospital, And At School.

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I love to be around the special needs children because I've been around them so much and I've grown accustomed to it. I've worked with them at school, during my volunteering at the hospitals, as well as the NISRA program.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dundee, IL

Kamila P.

3.0

Kamila seemed nice enough the first time she babysat for us, but it was only for a few hours. She did play some games with the kids and made a light lunch but when she babysat again, the house was a mess! And my son was sleep on the floor instead of his bed when we got home. She also canceled a...

- Raquel D.

Moriah B.

5.0

Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and my wife and I. She was very positive and we loved having her watch our kids.

- Andy R.

Candace W.

5.0

Candace was the nanny for our 3 year old son from 6/21-9/21. She was wonderful with him. Great outings: libraries, parks, zoos, pumpkin farm, etc. She kept our active boy engaged and busy. Besides taking him to fun places, Candace is a great educator for his age. She taught him letters, numbers,...

- Lindsey B.

Robin F.

5.0

Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her compassion and respect during each stage for was beautiful.

- Margaret M.

Norma M.

5.0

Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again.

- Barbara Z.

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